Michael Morse Ran The Bases Backwards, Swung With No Bat, And Re-Ran The Bases Forwards Tonight: But: the back wall at Busch stadium is actually out of play, and after some standing around, the umpires establish that fact. Second but: Morse must go back to the batter's box and go through the motions of hitting a grand slam-with a swing and without a bat, in Morse's interpretation-for the runs to count, because baseball makes you touch every base, even when it's obvious what would have happened." Read »

How To Make Chili: A Guide For People Who Aren't Anti-Bean Zealots Or Elitist Scum: "All it asks of us is that we round up some chili peppers, some protein, and some liquid, and we give them time to get to know each other. Beyond that, we've got free rein to customize to our delight. Chili-the cultural institution, not the specific recipe, but sometimes that, too-is a grand monument to heterogeneity. Let's celebrate it for that, and quit with the fighting." Read »

The Redskins Lose Two Players To Pre-Game Collision: "The sense of haplessness in such a bizarre pre-game incident is made all the more Bad News Bears-y since it all took place, according to the CSN reporter, right in front of that weird pirate ship in Raymond James Stadium. And Rex Grossman's continued presence on an NFL roster, of course." Read »